East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
At a Glance
Industry
Government/Public Administration
Project Types
Clean and Renewable Energy, Climate Justice/Energy Equity, Zero Emission Vehicles, Freight and Logistics
Year
2024
Location
Orlando, FL
Summary
To prevent a dramatic increase in adverse climate impacts and unpredictable catastrophes in the climate system, humanity must limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Ensuring environmental sustainability is vital for the transport industry and is essential for progress and modern society. To address these challenges, the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) has partnered with the Environmental Defense Fund for a Climate Fellow to work on advancing the city's climate goals with a focus on Alt Fuels and EV deployment actions for inclusion in the regions first integrated Climate Action Plan.Goals
Goal 1: Establish training gaps and opportunities to decrease barriers that increase cost and time and increase deployment
Goal 2: Develop tracking and metrics at a scale that demonstrates the region's momentum, capacity, and capabilities
Goal 3: Work with the economic development team to identify market growth and job creation across the region
Goal 4: Monitor and assess State and Federal laws and programs that expand all opportunities for EV and Alternative fuel deployment.Solutions
Inventories of zero-emission transition plans were reviewed, including readiness and alt-fuel codes, policy and action at the local level across the region, and best national practices. An in-depth analysis was carried out on existing documents, data sources, and Regional Greenhouse Gas inventory.
A variety of metrics were used to effectively track and demonstrate a region's momentum, comprising (i) Momentum metrics, (ii) Capacity Metrics, and (ii) Capability metrics. David adopted a structured approach reviewing (i) Policy and regulatory environment, (ii) Market demand and consumer behavior, (iii) Industry trends and innovations, and (iv) Economic and environmental impact. Qualitative method with a desktop literature review methodology together with thematic content analysis (TCA) was used. In doing that, credible federal websites were consulted, and materials were reviewed eg; DOE alternative Fuels Data Center. Various state and county codes on EV and Alt fuels were reviewed. Using TCA, notes were taken, keywords and phrases were organized, labeled, and categorized into various themes for coherence. Conclusions were drawn and presented as a detailed narration of the key findings.Potential Impact
By identifying and addressing these training gaps, organizations can reduce barriers that increase costs and time thereby enhancing the deployment of electric vehicles and alternative fuels. This approach supports sustainable transportation growth and ensures a skilled and knowledgeable workforce capable of driving future innovations in the industry. Showcasing breakthrough technologies, reducing investment risks, and demonstrating strong R&D capabilities, companies can attract the capital needed to bring their innovations to market and scale their operations. By collecting and analyzing data on vehicle adoption rates, infrastructure development, workforce readiness, environmental impact, and economic benefits, stakeholders can gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's progress and identify areas for further improvement.
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